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U.S. Mint Set To Release 30th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Proof Coin

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U.S. Mint Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the American Silver Eagle Coin with Release of Specially Engraved Proof Version

The American Silver Eagle was first minted in 1986 and sold over 5 million that year. Since then, over 1/2 a billion more American Silver Eagle Coins have been sold. Through September 20,2016, 564,429,500 American Silver Eagles have been sold! To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the world’s best-selling silver coin, the U.S. Mint will be releasing a special proof edition.

For the first time, the American Silver Eagle will have an engraving on its edge. The engraving reads “30th Anniversary”. The 30th Anniversary edition of the American Silver Eagle is minted in proof form with a mirror like finish.

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The 2016-W 1 oz Proof Silver American Eagle is sure to be a collector’s item.

The 30th Anniversary American Silver Eagle coin is minted in West Point and bears the “W” mint mark on the reverse, adding to the coin’s collectability

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The “W” mint mark signifying “West Point” is emblazoned on the reverse of the coin on the left side next to the eagle’s talon.

While well over a half a billion American Silver Eagles have been minted and sold, they are all virtually alike other than the date. Other sovereign mints, like the Canadian Mint, issue special designs on their flag ship silver coin the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf. For example see

The 30th Anniversary engraving on the 2016-W 1 oz Proof Silver American Eagle is a first for the American Silver Eagle.

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Of the 564,429,500 American Silver Eagles sold through September, 20 2016, NONE have an engraving on the rim!

The 2016-W 1 oz Proof Silver American Eagle comes in a special blue velvet, satin-lined presentation case accompanied by a 30th anniversary Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint. The 2016-W 1 oz Proof Silver American Eagle is available for pre-order now by clicking here. Reserve yours today!

American Silver Eagle sales: usmint.gov

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